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Random Hearts

R Released Oct 8, 1999 2h 13m Drama TRAILER for List
18% Tomatometer 91 Reviews 24% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
After a plane crash in which both their spouses are killed, Sergeant Dutch Van Den Broeck (Harrison Ford) and Congresswoman Kay Chandler's (Kristin Scott Thomas) lives are connected. Their spouses were headed to the same address, with identical keys, under Mr. and Mrs. plane tickets. The investigation leads to startling discoveries and an unexpected romance.
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Even Harrison Ford could not save the dull plot and the slow pacing of the movie.

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Geoff Andrew Time Out This might have been tailor-made by director Pollack to ease Ford into more straightforwardly romantic territory. Jun 24, 2006 Full Review Rick Groen Globe and Mail Looks more like a case of random minds. Rated: 2/4 Mar 22, 2002 Full Review Susan Stark Detroit News Beyond all its pointless circling around the center, Random Hearts tests audience patience by showing behavior far too long before explaining it. Rated: 2/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a slow, somber drama that’s rarely as engrossing or compelling as its subject matter (and roster of talented performers) might’ve indicated... Rated: 2.5/4 Jun 29, 2024 Full Review Tom Hutchinson Radio Times Sydney Pollack directs with real skill, convincingly portraying the emotional complications of middle-aged passion, and is aided by the marvellous performances of Ford and Scott Thomas. Rated: 3/5 Feb 9, 2024 Full Review Chuck Klosterman Akron Beacon Journal That kind of unorthodox (and perhaps unintentional) undercurrent is precisely what keeps Random Hearts interesting. Time and again, we see people reacting in ways that are unexpected, yet somehow realistic. Rated: 3/4 Oct 30, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Janice B Nice, calm - beautiful people. Well acted. Can't that just be enough once in awhile. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/05/24 Full Review John A Has a fun idea that doesn't feel at all like it crescendos to it's real potential however I still had no qualms sticking it through to the end Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/31/24 Full Review Farah R The stunning New York vibes and late 90s aesthetic aren't enough to compensate for the lack of good storytelling and mediocre acting. The leads have no chemistry, and their irrational decisions are infuriating. The movie is also stretched out on nothing substantial to plot or character development. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 07/23/24 Full Review Martin F The chemistry is just not there in this film, but the other odd and difficult watch is the music that is played throughout it's very difficult to listen and watch there is a large disparity in what's happening on the screen and the music being played. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/07/24 Full Review Alison B Can't believe the critics! I enjoyed it way back but must agree that the sexual chemistry was lacking a bit, but the plot was different. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/23/24 Full Review Kieran S A very easy to watch film but in my critical view the kissing scene in the restricted zone feels very outdated. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/22/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After a plane crash in which both their spouses are killed, Sergeant Dutch Van Den Broeck (Harrison Ford) and Congresswoman Kay Chandler's (Kristin Scott Thomas) lives are connected. Their spouses were headed to the same address, with identical keys, under Mr. and Mrs. plane tickets. The investigation leads to startling discoveries and an unexpected romance.
Director
Sydney Pollack
Producer
Sydney Pollack
Screenwriter
Daniel Poniscan, Kurt Luedtke
Distributor
Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
Mirage Enterprises, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Rastar Pictures
Rating
R (Language|Brief Violence|Sexuality)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 8, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$31.1M
Runtime
2h 13m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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